The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's "Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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There was an interesting discussion at this month's Beaufort County Commissioners meeting on the continuing controversy over the Economic Development program in the county.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 2:18 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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On July 17, 2012, North Carolina will have run-off elections (officially the 2nd Primary) for a number of State offices in which neither candidate received in excess of 40% of the vote.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
By: Ken Lang
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A couple of weeks ago in looking at the latest county budget recommendation coming out of the Office of the County Manager, I offered up some comments about the Rte. 17 lobbyist, questioning the amount of money we are spending on the activity and the results that have been achieved.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
By: Jim Bispo
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Beginning June 6, Food Lion stores will exclusively carry specially designed Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts® and Cheez-It® boxes. Kellogg will donate $1 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for every four boxes sold, up to $50,000.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 1:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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WITN is reporting on a drug bust altercation Wednesday evening in Washington. Reports are that the Beaufort Sheriff's Narcotics squad was conducting an undercover operation when officers reported the observed what appeared to be a "drug transaction" on Van Norden Street.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Carteret County Republican activist Jessica Hult had an eye-opening experience as a delegate to the recent NCGOP convention in Greensboro:
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The below reports are from Jessica Hult and Jenny Cooper both of whom attended the NCGOP Convention last weekend and handed out the attached flyer. Both were approached and questioned (grilled?) about the flyer. Below they report their experiences.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 11:55 am
By: Esther Graham
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Donald Simpson, 65, a resident of 817 N. Bonner St., Washington, and formerly of Chesapeake, Va., died Saturday, June 2, 2012.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 11:05 am
By: Announcements
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The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 10:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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